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The "Firewalls for Freedom" campaign gives a playbook for state and local leaders to protect freedoms and distance themselves from federal actions.

Two MIT professors, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on global inequality.

Margaret Marshall, the former chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, says it’s not about health or mental competency, but about making way for a new generation of leaders.

Wu said her administration is preparing for all scenarios.

The Massachusetts congressman warns that aversion to debate will weaken Dems during a second Trump presidency.

The Boston Civic Symphony celebrates its 100th year with a performance at Jordan Hall.

Today:We mark one year since Hamas terrorists from Gaza invaded Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis, and taking 250 hostage. In the 12 months since, Israel’s military response has resulted in more than 40,000 deaths of Palestinians – the majority civilians. We talk with Maya Roman, a relative of one of the hostages, Carmel Gat, who was killed in August in captivity. And, we reflect with Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans about the shared grief for Israelis, Palestinians and the world at large… but we’ll also appreciate a little joy. Tomorrow, Ilan publishes his great new Jewish-Mexican cookbook: Sabor Judio.

We started the show with Maya Roman, family member of Carmel Gat, who was held hostage by Hamas for months until her death.Charlie Sennott of The GroundTruth Project on the 1 year mark of the deadly Hamas attack in Israel, and subsequent war(s) in response.Ilan Stavans of Amherst College will discuss how Oct. 7 marked a turning point in Israel's history and his new cookbook "Sabor Judio: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook"Anand Giridharadas, political analyst/journalist, discusses some of his latest writing in The.Ink about the state of national politicsWe ended the show by discussing undecided voters

Today:New England EPA administrator David Cash talks about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act, and what’s next for climate in 2024 – from offshore wind to the threatened coastline. Live Music Friday with great local singer/songwriter Will Dailey. He’s got a new album “Boys Talking” out soon – and a show at the Sinclair next week.

We opened the lines to discuss election workers. Will Dailey performed for Live Music FridayCallie Crossley on election threats here in Mass ahead of NovemberDavid Cash, New England’s EPA administraton on climate policy differences in a Harris or Trump administrationCorby Kummer on FAS sewage sludge, threats to SNAP benefits for millions, and the art of the campaign meal-stopWe ended the show to talk about cleaning up after your dog goes #2

Chuck Todd on VP debates & more…We opened the lines to discuss reactions to the Jack Smith caseAndrea Cabral talked about Gov. Healey using executive powers to put newly passed gun regulations into effect.Shirley Leung discussed her latest liquor license reporting. Joe Curtatone introduced us to another player in New England’s clean energy sector -- Bill DeCroce, CEO of Vicinity Energy.We ended the show by discussing an AITA prompt about a birthday painting